Concern that Newman policy could threaten land care

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Can mining and the environment co-exist? The Queensland Government may choose to compromise river systems in Channel Country for the sake of coal seam gas. Queensland Minister for Mining, Andrew Cripps, has scheduled a meeting with the Western Rivers Advisory Panel and the current Wild Rivers Act could be on the chopping block.

One traditional land owner in Channel Country believes the current system works perfectly. So, if it ain’t broke, why fix it?

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